Monthly Archives: September 2024
Waiting for SSDI Benefits: What You Should Know
If you are seriously injured and cannot work, or if you are diagnosed with a serious condition that will prevent you from working for an extended period of time, you may be planning to seek disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA). Even if you meet the eligibility requirements, most people are surprised… Read More »
What Disability Benefits Can I Seek?
If you were injured recently and cannot work due to the disabling nature of your injury, or if you have been diagnosed with a medical condition that will prevent you from working due to the disabling nature of the condition, you are likely trying to determine your eligibility for disability benefits. You may know… Read More »
What Counts as “Earnings” for Social Security Disability?
Whether you are planning to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, or both, through the Social Security Administration (SSA), the definition of “earnings” will be important for you. For SSDI, eligibility is not based on earnings or assets, but your average indexed monthly earnings (AIME) is a… Read More »
Changes to Social Security Disability Work History Requirement
How much information do you need to provide about your work history in order to receive Social Security disability benefits? A recent press release from the Social Security Administration (SSA), the agency that handles both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits recently announced that the application process for benefits… Read More »
